Patti, As a child born in 1969, I listened to you. As you spoke about being young, and imagining a trajectory heading toward greater good, then read from your book about 1968, I imagined myself a soul making the choice to come into the world in 1968, carried within my mother. Severe upheaval and polarization then, severe upheaval and polization now. Thank you for the evidence and the reminder that resistance matters. That art matters. The work rehumanizes. That what we do not only connects and illuminates us now and going forward but also reaches back to the past, too. Every prayer is answered. We have to keep believing. Beauty begets beauty.
I'm way behind and catching up... it is indeed about the work...that is what each of us can do in our way as well...so yes let's keep on trying with the work we do and give
I have always been with the Master on this subject: We just can't help it:
"JE est un autre. Si le cuivre s'éveille clairon, il n'y a rien de sa faute. Cela m'est évident. J'assiste à l'éclosion de ma pensée: je la regarde, je l'écoute: je lance un coup d'archet: la symphonie fait son remuement dans les profondeurs, ou vient d'un bond sur la scène."
The work is all. You brought us back to those days of war and uncertainty. And you brought us through the dust of our longings and our hungry youth. We were made as individuals, not clones. We each have a place to be and to live and to fit in this world. Sometimes all we can do is lament the passing of time or the reality of the existence of darkness. Yet in that is our purpose - it is the work that releases the best in us. Not for others so much as for the Universe that calls us with its siren song. The art we make and the work we do is what we offer and give to every being, and that brings us the joy of life. It fulfills our longings and we realize what we are made for. Thank you Patti for the late night beauty.
This is lovely and so important at this time. I have children and am an artist and the hardest thing is
Explaining what is happening and why . It’s hard to go on making work in this current unrest. I often think of Messiaen’s Quartet for the end of Time. For me it’s One of the most heartfelt and beautiful pieces of music, created in a concentration camp. Messiaen said that in the camp , when it was played , it was the time when his music was listened to and valued more than in any time of his life or in any other performance of his work.
Timeliness, thank you for these beautiful words full of love and wisdom. Yes timeless now 26 Mai 2025...
Patti, As a child born in 1969, I listened to you. As you spoke about being young, and imagining a trajectory heading toward greater good, then read from your book about 1968, I imagined myself a soul making the choice to come into the world in 1968, carried within my mother. Severe upheaval and polarization then, severe upheaval and polization now. Thank you for the evidence and the reminder that resistance matters. That art matters. The work rehumanizes. That what we do not only connects and illuminates us now and going forward but also reaches back to the past, too. Every prayer is answered. We have to keep believing. Beauty begets beauty.
Thank you, Patti, I'm feeling exactly the same. Your words help me go back to my desk and keep on writing.
That was helpful. It is difficult to raise oneself up by pulling one’s own hair.
Thank you, Patti! Hearing you read Just Kids and how those words resonate today! You are a treasure.
Sweet Patti - I'm with you! I'm struggling so hard. We're so close to the precipice. Sending you all my love. We mustn't lose hope. ❤️
Thank you Patti, I've been at a low space myself and your comments have inspired me to make tomorrow a better day.
I'm way behind and catching up... it is indeed about the work...that is what each of us can do in our way as well...so yes let's keep on trying with the work we do and give
I have always been with the Master on this subject: We just can't help it:
"JE est un autre. Si le cuivre s'éveille clairon, il n'y a rien de sa faute. Cela m'est évident. J'assiste à l'éclosion de ma pensée: je la regarde, je l'écoute: je lance un coup d'archet: la symphonie fait son remuement dans les profondeurs, ou vient d'un bond sur la scène."
Amen to that
I appreciate you and this so much. Thank you.
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The work is all. You brought us back to those days of war and uncertainty. And you brought us through the dust of our longings and our hungry youth. We were made as individuals, not clones. We each have a place to be and to live and to fit in this world. Sometimes all we can do is lament the passing of time or the reality of the existence of darkness. Yet in that is our purpose - it is the work that releases the best in us. Not for others so much as for the Universe that calls us with its siren song. The art we make and the work we do is what we offer and give to every being, and that brings us the joy of life. It fulfills our longings and we realize what we are made for. Thank you Patti for the late night beauty.
This is lovely and so important at this time. I have children and am an artist and the hardest thing is
Explaining what is happening and why . It’s hard to go on making work in this current unrest. I often think of Messiaen’s Quartet for the end of Time. For me it’s One of the most heartfelt and beautiful pieces of music, created in a concentration camp. Messiaen said that in the camp , when it was played , it was the time when his music was listened to and valued more than in any time of his life or in any other performance of his work.
Thank you Patti, I needed to hear this today. Much love to you.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate you. When i bought this book, i never thought that one day i could hear you actually read from it.
You mean the world to me. ❤️
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